04 ESG CyberAgent has been expanding business in the internet domain since its inception, and by drawing on the knowledge and business resources built up over the years, we are committed to helping to realize a society capable of sustainable growth. E SG ESG Environment CyberAgent is making efforts to reduce environmental burdens and maintain optimization in its operations to contribute to preserving the global environment and achieving a sustainable society. 70 ESG Environment Social Governance Our Commitment to Environment Promotion of Digitalization Security Protection and Recycle CyberAgent is working on digitalizing internal documents, including cost calculations, invoices, Documents in the office are destroyed using an exclusive recycling trash bin (Mamoru-kun) (Japan and received faxes to reduce the amount of paper used in the office. By developing and providing Purple Inc.) which maintains confidentiality and recycling. From April 2018 to March 2019, it “GEPPO,” a tool to assess employee conditions and promoting digitalization of various kind of contributed to saving 1,927.49 trees and around 55,531.06kg (8.6% down compared to the same documents related to business transactions, we create an environment where each employee can period previous year) in carbon dioxide emissions annually focus on their primary duties by preparing an internal system. Conversion of Studio Lightsinto LED CyberAgent reduces the environmental burden by saving energy. An example is to adopt LED lights for the studio that "AbemaTV" uses for shooting. LED emits less harmful rays, such as heat rays and UV, and will also lead to cutting down stress found in shooting, like heat factors. 71 ESG Social With taking advantage of our services and accumulated know-how, we fulfill our social responsibility and make the efforts to enable the creation of social value in a variety of fields. 72 ESG Environment Social Governance ESG News Contributions to Local Communities "Bit Valley" Project To give the world wonderful services and products that move one’s hearts and astound the world The Bit Valley project began in 2018 as a joint effort with Internet companies who are also based in Shibuya to turn the district into a global IT hub. At the second event, Bit Valley 2019, the theme was: "Toward New Domains of Craftsmanship: Where Technology and Creativity Intersect." The event was for engineers, as well as anyone from the IT industry involved in craftsmanship. During the two day-event, 1,700 participants signed up for sessions on diverse topics on technology, along with design, product management, music, ideas and more. In addition to students aspiring to become engineers, there were many other students of the fine and performing arts. This young talent was exposed to the latest technology, creative works and diverse working lifestyles. The event helped the students imagine what careers they want to pursue. A speaker session 73 ESG Environment Social Governance ESG News Contributions to Local Communities "Kids VALLEY" Future Learning Project ー Career Education Support to Develop IT Professionals ー Structure of Companies’ Role This project is a joint effort between Tokyu Corporation and four Internet companies Shibuya Elementary & Jr. High Schools (Teachers, Elementary/Jr. High Students) including CyberAgent, all located in Shibuya, and the Shibuya City Board of Education to enrich programming education in the city’ s public elementary and junior high schools. An integrated public-private project, Kids VALLEY provides support for the development of Shibuya City Board of Education programming curriculum for elementary and junior high students, classroom support and Connect schools, advise on curriculum Provide curriculum, support classes career education support for the development of IT professionals through visits to companies in the industry and other activities. In 2019, the companies held programming workshops for elementary students during General Coordination Deploy IT Knowhow summer break, provided support and training for the development of programming IT Firms located curriculum for the city’ s elementary and junior high school teachers. Tokyu Railways in Shibuya CyberAgent, DeNA, The goal of Kids VALLEY is the cultivation of world-leading talent in the field of IT from GMO Internet, Mixi Shibuya, where CA Tech Kids is also based. The project also aims to contribute to the development of IT professionals in Japan by systemizing and raising the visibility of these General mgt. and coordination Curriculum development educational initiatives to drive programming education nationwide. Gov't/university coordination Teacher training, class support 74 ESG Environment Social Governance Commitment to Society Fostering IT Talent 1 The development of talent able to use technology to lead society into 21st century brings not only the social significance of raising the IT industry's international competitiveness and creating future jobs, but is also an important effort for increasing the potential for growing our company's internet business while reducing operational risks such as the shortage of capable engineers. CyberAgent established "CA Tech Kids" in a joint venture with "Life is Tech, Inc." to offer programming education to elementary school students In May 2013 and provided programming educational opportunities to over 30,000 elementary students. In addition to being the driving force behind many elementary school students who have released original iPhone applications on the App Store, "Tech Kids School," where participants learn real-world programming, has achieved remarkable learning results by turning out students every year who win prizes in a variety of programming contests. While programming education will be mandatory at all elementary schools from 2020, there are hurdles in disseminating programming education, including a lack of high-caliber teaching materials and lecturers to teach kids programming as well as disparities in educational opportunities between urban and rural areas. To overcome these hurdles, we developed the online programming learning service "QUREO" and launched its operation in February 2018. 2 "QUREO" not only incorporates the knowledge and expertise that CA Tech Kids has built up through its business, but also leverages insight on game knowledge such as video and character navigation through collaboration with Applibot, a game company within the group. This delivers enjoyable learning, even for kids with no previous knowledge or experience, in a framework that allows them to independently learn at their own pace. Participants effectively learn the basics of programming, covering 50 items including repetition and conditional branching, in a curriculum that is even used as teaching material in programming classes throughout Japan. CyberAgent and CA Tech Kids' efforts go beyond just helping kids acquire IT programming 1 Photo: Programming course offered by CA Tech Kids knowledge and skills ― they teach the skills to 'design,' 'realize,' and 'make forward progress' in an 2 the online programming learning service "QUREO" materials aim to support the development of "talent capable of using technology as a tool to realize their own ideas and actively engage in society." 75 P.76 ESG 社会的責任 ESG Environment Social Governance Programming Education Activities CA Tech Kids carries out a variety of publicity activities, including programming contests and certification exams, to foster awareness of programming education. Programming Contests for Elementary Students 1 The Tech Kids Grand Prix is a programming contest for elementary students. With its slogan of “you are the creators of the 21st century,” contest entries are judged from three perspectives: VISION (the dream or world the student wants to realize), PRODUCT (the creative idea that will realize that dream and the product embodying it), and PRESENTATION (the student’ s approach to communicating their vision and product to the world). 1,422 entries were received during the first Grand Prix in 2019 with 10 finalists passing the judging round to give their final presentations. The sophistication of the student’ s products and presentations drew widespread attention in the media and elsewhere. The aim of the Tech Kids Grand Prix is to become a goal for not just Japanese children, but children around the world to work towards. With this in mind, outstanding elementary student programmers from the Asia-Pacific region are invited to the contest as guest speakers during the final presentations. 2 Programming Certification for Elementary Students CyberAgent launched the CyberAgent Kids Programming Certification Exam ( ” Pro-ken” ) to measure knowledge and technical ability of programming. The first exam was held in August 2019 aimed to give children the chance to get a feel for their development as a programmer. The Pro-ken certifies examinees’ programming knowledge and technical proficiency in using Scratch and QUREO visual programming tools according to different ten levels. 1 Tech Kids Grand Prix 2019 2 CyberAgent Kids Programming Certification Exam 2019 76 ESG Environment Social Governance Popularizing & Promoting Programming Education CA Tech Kids is actively carrying out a wide range of initiatives to introduce, popularize and promote programming education in public schools. These include programming classes at schools, teacher training in partnership with local government and public elementary schools, and government policy advocacy related to programming education. Teaching Programming